How much funding does East Kentucky Health Occupation Scholarship provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for East Kentucky Health Occupation Scholarship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for East Kentucky Health Occupation Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: Program Level: Available for high school seniors OR students accepted into a doctoral or master's health-related program.

How often is East Kentucky Health Occupation Scholarship offered?

East Kentucky Health Occupation Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

East Kentucky Health Occupation Scholarship

Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Inc

Foundation Annual Healthcare Grants Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

Program Level: Available for high school seniors OR students accepted into a doctoral or master's health-related program

Other requirements

Academic Background: Must have graduated from a Pike County high school OR Betsy Layne High School
Academic Standing: Minimum 2.5 GPA required
Enrollment Status: Must be a full-time student
Focus Areas: Health-related degrees (health professions and related programs)

Overview

Administering Organization: Pikeville Community Foundation (an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky)

Purpose: Provides scholarship opportunities for Eastern Kentucky students who plan to study and obtain health-related degrees.

Geographic Scope: Pike County, Kentucky (and specifically Betsy Layne High School)

Eligibility Requirements:

Academic Background: Must have graduated from a Pike County high school OR Betsy Layne High School
Academic Standing: Minimum 2.5 GPA required
Enrollment Status: Must be a full-time student
Program Level: Available for high school seniors OR students accepted into a doctoral or master's health-related program

Focus Areas: Health-related degrees (health professions and related programs)

Application Period (2023-2024):

Opened: November 15, 2023
Closed: January 15, 2024
Awards announced: Spring 2024
Payment: Upon enrollment

Recent Awards: In June 2025, the Pikeville Community Foundation awarded three EKY Health Occupation Scholarships totaling $5,000 to three recipients.

Contact:

Pikeville Community Foundation
Address: 243 Main Street, Pikeville, KY 41501
Phone: (606) 439-1357
Email: info@appalachianky.org

Donations: Tax-deductible donations can be made online at https://bit.ly/pikehealthscholarship or by mailing a check to Pikeville Community Foundation, 243 Main Street, Pikeville, KY 41501.

How to Apply

Application Process

Confirm Eligibility: Verify you meet all requirements (high school graduation from Pike County or Betsy Layne High School, 2.5+ GPA, full-time student status)
Submit Application: Applications submitted online through the scholarship portal
Application Portal: http://bit.ly/FAKYScholarships
Timeline: Applications typically open in November with January deadline (check for current year dates)
Award Process: Selected recipients notified in spring with payments upon enrollment

Required Materials: Standard scholarship application materials (likely include transcript, essay, and references, though specific requirements not detailed in provided materials)

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What Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 90
Total given: $3.5M
Median grant: $13K
Range: $5,250–$1.54M

By dollars: Kentucky 84%, Tennessee 7%, West Virginia 2%. Top recipient cities: Hazard, KY; Pikeville, KY; Prestonsburg, KY.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
54% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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